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Terri Taylor is a Senior Lecturer in the College Writing Program at Washington University. She holds a BA in mass communication and journalism and an MA in English from Southeastern Louisiana University. Her research focuses on applying psychoanalytical theory, particularly Lacanian gaze theory, to classic cinema to explore spectator desire and gender dynamics. She has published in The Pick and authored a master’s thesis analyzing Maya Deren’s avant-garde films. Taylor teaches courses like College Writing: Power & Commodity Culture, which examines how economic value shapes cultural narratives, from hip-hop aesthetics to social media self-branding.
Education:
- MA in English, Southeastern Louisiana University
- BA in Mass Communication & Journalism, Southeastern Louisiana University
Research Interests: Taylor’s work bridges psychoanalytic theory and film analysis, emphasizing gender studies and cultural critique. She explores how cinematic techniques like the gaze theory reveal societal norms and feminine agency in classic films. Her pedagogical approach encourages students to move beyond surface-level analysis in both academic writing and cultural critique.
Teaching & Pedagogy: Taylor’s courses integrate interdisciplinary themes, such as commodity culture’s impact on identity and media representation. She emphasizes analytical rigor, drawing from her experience as a teaching fellow and Writing Center instructor, where she guided students in refining their writing processes.
Labs/Teams: None explicitly mentioned. Her focus remains on curriculum development within the College Writing Program.
